San Diego (SAN) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,516
miles
12,095
kilometers
6,531
nautical miles

🕐 14h 49m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (241°)
Direction
🌍 +18h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,516 12,026
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,516 12,026
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,516 11,274
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,516 11,274
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,516 15,032
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,516 11,274
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 7,516 miles across 16 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The SAN to SYD route connects San Diego, United States with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 7,516 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 241° from San Diego. There is a 18 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

🛬 About SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves Sydney, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 7,516 miles (12,095 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SAN to SYD typically take around 14h 49m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,516 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.